Side-Gathered Tie Blouse with Peplum
Introducing a stylish women's sewing pattern for a contemporary blouse with cut-on cuffed sleeves, a front gathered at the left side and an overlapping peplum band trimmed with a decorative self-fabric bow.
When To Wear
This versatile blouse is perfect for a range of occasions where comfort meets chic, making it an excellent choice for:
- Casual Outings: Ideal for a relaxed yet stylish look for everyday wear, coffee dates, or casual meet-ups.
- Smart-Casual Events: Easily dressed up for office environments, brunches, or semi-formal gatherings when paired with appropriate bottoms.
- Everyday Chic: A comfortable and fashionable option for adding a modern touch to your daily wardrobe.
Key Design Features
Silhouette: Relaxed bodice with a dropped shoulder line, finished at the hip with a fitted peplum band.
Neckline: Classic rounded neckline, finished with an internal facing for a clean finish.
Sleeves: Cut-on (dolman-style) elbow-length sleeves, completed with cuffs.
Front & Peplum: The lower left edge of the front is gathered into the peplum. The front peplum consists of two overlapping layers (right over left) with rounded front edges.
Bow: A decorative self-fabric bow with long ties is sewn onto the peplum seam at the left side. The blouse has no closures and slips on over the head.
Back: A clean, smooth back with a simple peplum band.
Level Of Difficulty
Intermediate. Involves techniques such as gathering, constructing and attaching facings, forming cuffs, assembling a self-lined peplum and making a self-fabric tie.
Fabric Recommendations
Choose lightweight and draping fabrics that will gather well and create a soft silhouette:
- Thin blouse fabrics made from natural or blended fibers
Additional Supplies
- Fusible interfacing (for neckline facings and cuffs)
Cutter's Must
- From main fabric:
- Back – 1 piece (on fold)
- Front – 1 piece
- Back Peplum – 2 pieces
- Right Front Peplum – 2 pieces
- Left Front Peplum – 2 pieces
- Back Neckline Facing – 1 piece
- Front Neckline Facing – 1 piece
- Cuff – 2 pieces
- Waistband – 1 piece
- From fusible interfacing:
- Back Neckline Facing, Front Neckline Facing, Cuff
Sewing Instructions
- Fuse interfacing to the Back Neckline Facing, Front Neckline Facing and Cuff pieces.
- Stitch the side and shoulder seams. Overlock the allowances and press them towards the back.
- Stitch the shoulder seams of the Back Neckline Facing and Front Neckline Facing. Overlock the outer edge. Place the facing right sides together with the neckline and stitch. Clip the allowances, turn the facing to the wrong side and press. Secure the facing at the shoulder seams.
- Along the lower left edge of the front, run a line of stitching with a loosened upper thread and gather.
- Stitch the side seams of the peplums (Back Peplum to Right Front Peplum and Left Front Peplum). Press the allowances open. Place the two peplum layers right sides together and stitch along the lower and front edges. Clip the allowances at the curves, trim at the corners, turn the peplum right side out and press.
- Place the right front peplum over the left front peplum and baste them together along the upper edge. Attach the peplum to the blouse, matching the notches. Overlock the allowances and press them upwards.
- Stitch the Cuff into a loop, fold it in half and press. Attach the outer layer of the Cuff to the sleeve, directing the allowances towards the Cuff. Fold under the allowance of the inner layer and topstitch it into the attachment seam.
- Fold the Waistband piece in half lengthwise, right sides together, and stitch along the edges, leaving an opening. Trim the allowances at the corners and turn right side out through the opening. Slipstitch the opening closed by hand. Tie the Waistband into a bow and sew it onto the peplum attachment seam.
